The road to chiropractic care can be tricky to navigate, with a variety of issues causing concern for patients. It simply comes down to the fear of the unknown for some, as chiropractic adjustments are often misunderstood. There are many misconceptions about chiropractors that tend to give the whole profession a bad rap; however, it […]
Continue readingOne of the most frustrating aspects of pain management can be determining the source of the pain. A sore back or neck may leave one wondering: did I sleep in an awkward position? Is this soreness from my newly adopted workout routine? Is the stress I am experiencing at work causing this pain? Did I […]
Continue readingMany patients with heart disease will give great thought, care, and consideration to the way they manage their diets, attempting to lower blood pressure and improve heart health. Similarly, those with high cholesterol will be particularly mindful when it comes to what they consume. Obese patients working to lose weight will focus on diets heavy […]
Continue readingIt seems counterintuitive: exercise for back pain? How could I possibly work out when my lower back muscles are throbbing, and I am in pain from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to bed? The fact is in most cases of back pain (especially lower back pain), moderate exercise can help […]
Continue readingUpper back pain can make even the simplest daily tasks difficult to manage, and this kind of pain can range from mild to excruciating. In most cases, it eventually subsides and is not a cause for serious alarm and is still a burden to those who suffer from it. It comes as no surprise this […]
Continue readingBack pain and injury affect millions of people across the globe, and when the symptoms strike, we often try to diagnose the problem ourselves. You may have heard a friend or family member suggest their symptoms are likely coming from “a slipped disk,” or you might even use the phrase yourself. However, when pressed, many […]
Continue readingAnyone who has suffered from chronic back pain understands the sense of absolute desperation for relief. Patients with debilitating back pain are willing to try almost any reasonable suggestion when it comes to pain relief, and many patients are seeking solutions that do not involve potentially addictive prescription medications. Unless you have been living […]
Continue readingStiff, sore necks and shoulders are all too common in a culture that demands long hours hunched over workspaces staring at our screens resulting in poor posture and pain. Tech neck is a new reality for many of us who are spending more time on our screens and devices. There may be even more to […]
Continue readingBack pain can range from mildly distracting to completely debilitating, and most of us will experience it in varying degrees at some point in our lives. For the lucky ones among us, back pain comes and goes quickly. But for others, back pain can be a lifelong battle and a constant source of frustration. […]
Continue readingWhile pregnancy can be a blissful time in a woman’s life, marked by social media-ready maternity photoshoots, festive baby showers hosted by family and friends, and time spent designing a dream nursery, it can also be fraught with aches and pains, fatigue, morning sickness and more. Putting it plainly, pregnancy is not easy. Women who […]
Continue readingExercising requires discipline and perseverance to develop the muscle and strength you want. Many people want to develop their core. They do all the things they read about on the internet in the hopes that it will help them build core strength. Unfortunately, some programs are not that beneficial and only result in muscle strain […]
Continue readingIf you suffer from chronic back pain or sore muscles, that weekly appointment at the spa for a deep tissue massage simply won’t cut it. Don’t get us wrong. If you can take time out of your busy day to dash across town in busy traffic and get in your massage every single day, go […]
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